![Bass Clef Choir members Zion Ondoma, Henry Hansen, and Zerik Nicholson harmonize vocals while singing "Prayer of the Children". “[It’s] a piece dealing with the Bosnian conflicts of the ‘90s,” said Associate Director of Choral Activities Matthew Jensen, “but is applicable to what's happening today all over the world.” The students will perform the song during Large Group Contests in Cedar Falls in May.](https://riverhawkpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260414_111618-1200x554.jpg)
From the daily thrill of Wordle to the creative chaos of Polytrack, Riverhawk Press Journalist Ella Martin-Hertzel explores how gaming isn’t just entertainment—it’s connection. She explores how one of these gaming apps helped bridge the distance between some of her relatives. Whether you’re a gamer, a puzzle solver, or just someone who loves a good story about family and community, this episode will hit home.
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Ella Martin-Hertzel, Writer
This is my first year writing for Riverhawk Press. I’ve been swimming at MCHS for 3 years and have played soccer for one. I decided to join journalism because I would love to go into the climate journalism or meteorology field. In my free time I enjoy painting and drawing, crocheting, and spending time with my close friends and family.